Something to Believe In (Cover)
Downtempo trip-hop blues with finger-picked acoustic guitar loop, vinyl crackle, deep bass, brushed drums. Male vocal, very low and gravelly, spoken-sung in an intimate late-night style. Minor key, smoky and atmospheric, reverb-drenched harmonies. Choruses burst into layered gospel choir harmonies—soulful, yearning, uplifting contrast to the weary verses.
Something to Believe In (Cover)
Downtempo trip-hop blues with finger-picked acoustic guitar loop, vinyl crackle, deep bass, brushed drums. Male vocal, very low and gravelly, spoken-sung in an intimate late-night style. Minor key, smoky and atmospheric, reverb-drenched harmonies. Choruses burst into layered gospel choir harmonies—soulful, yearning, uplifting contrast to the weary verses.
Lyrics
A cover of “Something to Believe In” by the Ramones, from their 1986 album Animal Boy.
This one has lived in me for decades, aching, tender, and defiantly human. I’ve always heard its truth in the cracks of my own voice. With deep respect for Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Richie, this is my tribute to a song that still reaches for light in the dark.
All rights belong to the original artists. This is a tribute cover, shared with deep admiration. If you've never heard the original go look it up and give it a listen.
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verse 1
I wish I was someone else
I'm confused and afraid
I hate the loneliness
There's nowhere to run to
Nothing makes any sense
But I still try my hardest
pre-chorus
Take my hand
Please help a man
chorus
’Coz I'm looking for something to believe in
And I don't know where to start
And I don't know where to begin
verse 2
If I was stupid or naive
Trying to achieve what they call contentness
If people weren’t such dicks
And I never made mistakes
Then I could find forgiveness
Take my hand
Please help me man
chorus
’Coz I'm looking for something to believe in
And I don't know where to start
And I don't know where to begin
bridge
I can't be someone else
I don't feel that it's hopeless
I don't feel that I'm useless
I can't throw it all away
I need some courage to find my weakness
And with your love, I know with all my heart I can win
final chorus
’Coz I'm looking for something to believe in
And I just need something to believe in
’Coz I'm looking for something to believe in
And I just need something to believe in